Kogi throws weight behind Tinubu, Shettima

• Published date: 17 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kogi East Senatorial District have thrown their weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Sen. Kashim Shettima.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the LGAs organised a mega rally in support of the candidature of the duo and show support to the APC.

NAN also reports that the mega rally was organised by Mr Suleiman Isyaka, the National Coordinator of an umbrella APC support group, 'Tinubu/Shettima Ordained Movement'.

NAN further reports that a mammoth crowd of APC supporters attended the event and recommitted themselves to ensuring the victory of Tinubu and Shettima during the Feb. 25 presidential poll.

The event which was held in Ejule in Ofu LGA also attracted APC supporters from Ankpa. Olamaboro,Idah, Ofu, Ibaji, Dekina, Omala, Bassa and Igalamela/Odolu LGAs.

Speaking to NAN, Isyaka said the event tallied with the APC's foundation which involved the actualisation of the Tinubu/Shettima ambition to win the 2023 presidential election.

Isyaka said: 'The purpose of everyone being here today as part of the activities lined up to secure a landslide victory for Tinubu and Shettima in the presidential poll.

'When I was confirmed as the chairman of one of the strong support groups of the Tinubu/Shettima presidential candidacy, I came to my village in...